LeBron James did more while he was in New Jersey than help his Miami Heat thrash the Nets yesterday in Newark. He also got to meet his favorite soccer player, New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry, as quoted in a recent issue of Arsenal Magazine.

The 33-year-old French striker was with James after Miami’s throttling of the Nets at the Prudential Center. Henry took photos with King James and also with fans at the game. He told the Post that he was still feeling pain in his leg, and his status was up in the air for Thursday’s playoff game.

“It is tough. I tried to practice but it was too painful. It was the cutting that was the worst,” said Henry, who added “I just came from training just now.”

The 33-year-old Henry hurt his knee three weeks ago tomorrow, and has missed three straight games. He tried to practice Tuesday, playing small-sided possession games before being forced off the field when the full scrimmage started.

“I went to kick the ball and it hit the guy’s leg, without ever getting the ball. That’s when the leg just went out,” said Henry. “It’s normally a one-month injury, a four-week injury. Its three weeks (Monday), so it’ll be a big day. I’ll test it out, and try and see if I can play. It it’s OK, I’ll try to go Thursday. Maybe not start, but there Thursday (for the team).”

Henry’s Red Bulls will host the San Jose Earthquakes at 8 p.m. at Red Bull Arena in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.